--- title: "miller design — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/miller-design-pfvwus-pf~25358643 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~25358643.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "miller design" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b4336c69011bbff7_5035-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "918 13th Street, Modesto, California 95354, United States" latitude: 37.6409 longitude: -120.9749 phone: "(209) 499-8903" website: https://millerdesign.houzzsite.com rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 305 last_updated: 2026-09-27 --- # miller design > Bay Area's Functional Architectural Design Firm I Best of Houzz Original Houzz profile: [miller design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/miller-design-pfvwus-pf~25358643) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Modesto, CA - **Serves:** Modesto, Turlock, Ceres, Riverbank, Oakdale, Ripon, Salida, West Modesto, Keyes, Denair, Empire, Shackelford, Del Rio, Valley Home - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2014–2017), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves miller design provides design and drafting services incorporating a very personal and interactive approach to the design process in an effort to create living environments that fulfill the unique functional, financial, and aesthetic desires of each client. miller design is committed to warmth and simplicity creating comfortable spaces with balanced proportions and clean lines. the natural beauty of the landscape is embraced by visually bringing the outdoors in and taking the indoors out. miller design believes that great design should be timeless as well as comfortable. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - Sustainable Design - Home Restoration - 3D Home Design ### Areas Served - Modesto - Turlock - Ceres - Riverbank - Oakdale - Ripon - Salida - West Modesto - Keyes - Denair - Empire - Shackelford - Del Rio - Valley Home ### Typical Job Cost $1,000,000 - 5,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | miller design | | Address | 918 13th Street, Modesto, California 95354, United States | | Phone | (209) 499-8903 | | Website | https://millerdesign.houzzsite.com | | Followers on Houzz | 305 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-miller-6325239/ - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/benmillerdesign/?hl=en ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [miller design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/miller-design-pfvwus-pf~25358643) - **Website:** https://millerdesign.houzzsite.com - **Phone:** (209) 499-8903 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Qualified Remodeler Master Design 2009 AwardsSliver Winner in the category of Detached StructureFor the Anderson Pavilion - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2014–2017), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Cowan's Cabinet Co, LLC, Sept. 2015** > Miller Design is a company that knows how to guide and direct a project to reflect the clients tastes. > > As a cabinet company we enjoy working with Ben Miller and his clients. The design process is one that is full of ideas. At completion you end up with a product that is functional yet sticks to the desired design. **★★★★★ — vikraml, June 2014** > Ben is thoughtful and listened our requirements/needs throughout the progamming process. Very resourceful as well, getting extra information germane to our project. We had particular needs pertaining to Vaastu (East Indian feng shui, basically) and he thoroughly researched the topic, with his first drawings reflecting a solid understanding of the basic principles. > > Mostly modern designs, but seems to do other work as well based on his prior projects that we reviewed before working with him. He is very easy to get along with, and was forthright about the expected cost of the project based on our tastes, etc. Our project is ongoing, so I'll update this review as we go along. **★★★★★ — 617stewart, Oct. 2013** > Having purchase a property in a nice area with a home that had very little appeal, Ben Miller helped me put my ideas on paper and achieve my goals. Being a first time owner builder tying in an addition and garage to the existing home, Ben definitely had his work cut out for him. Ben was patient and professional throughout my build and helped me communicate to my contractors when challenges arose. With great vision and attention to detail I would recommend Ben Miller for any job big or small. **★★★★★ — jdbowman, Sept. 2013** > We used Ben Miller Design for a custom home for our family of 5. Ben did a great job of taking our concepts and criteria and coming up with a floor plan that really covered all of our needs. Ben had many good ideas and suggestions, and took the time to understand the look and style that we wanted. Ben worked directly with our contractor for input on different phases of the plan and costs, and that was helpful. I would recommend Miller Design for a project of any size. **★★★★★ — tonygfmr, Sept. 2013** > Ben designed our house remodel, and designed our addition for our house. Ben also assisted with the hard scape design in our yard. > > Ben is great to work with, he is highly detailed and his designs are excellent. I would highly recommend Ben. **★★★★★ — rajeshdubey99, Sept. 2013** > Ben Miller has been our designer on a 5000 square feet contemporary house. He is a very creative person with an amazing envision for aesthetics and practicality.He is an easy person to work with.He being readily available for any queries makes it easier for the GC.We would highly recommend him. ## Selected projects - [Lake Tahoe Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-tahoe-cabin-pj-vj~7384684) - Location: Incline Village, NV - Photos: 26 - [Wycliffe Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wycliffe-residence-pj-vj~167828) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 33 - [Anderson Pavilion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/anderson-pavilion-pj-vj~167852) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 25 - [Orchard Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orchard-oasis-pj-vj~7385294) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [River Nine Drive Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/river-nine-drive-residence-pj-vj~629573) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Farinha Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farinha-estate-pj-vj~7385405) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [on the boards](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/on-the-boards-pj-vj~335852) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 31 - [Casa De Bruno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-de-bruno-pj-vj~167925) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Ladd Road Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ladd-road-estate-pj-vj~167914) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Del Rio Drive Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/del-rio-drive-residence-pj-vj~167935) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Blue Gum Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blue-gum-residence-pj-vj~167943) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Carver Road Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carver-road-residence-pj-vj~2485883) - Location: Modesto, CA - Photos: 25 [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/miller-design-pfvwus-pf~25358643) ## Ideabooks - [2 Melanie Fence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120311165/list/2-melanie-fence) — 32 ideas - [Saddlehorn Drive](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109053284/list/saddlehorn-drive) — 32 ideas - [medhurst](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84335203/list/medhurst) — 33 ideas - [hall rd barn](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131986526/list/hall-rd-barn) — 3 ideas - [Rodden Creek](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121498406/list/rodden-creek) — 69 ideas - [Dunn Road House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120017528/list/dunn-road-house) — 54 ideas - [WOLF](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/42380419/list/wolf) — 75 ideas - [North Ave Cabana](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119600373/list/north-ave-cabana) — 7 ideas - [young](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109652986/list/young) — 13 ideas - [roble](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/110283998/list/roble) — 3 ideas - [Lake Road](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109053317/list/lake-road) — 21 ideas - [franklin](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105263983/list/franklin) — 68 ideas - [Virginia Ave](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106201037/list/virginia-ave) — 5 ideas - [H Street Building](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/99022192/list/h-street-building) — 2 ideas - [River Nine](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/96439609/list/river-nine) — 47 ideas - [wagner](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/96520628/list/wagner) — 27 ideas - [bavaro](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26863916/list/bavaro) — 8 ideas - [J-M LIGHTING IDEAS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85965646/list/j-m-lighting-ideas) — 17 ideas - [diablo grande house](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85644924/list/diablo-grande-house) — 19 ideas - [deruosi cc](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84508446/list/deruosi-cc) — 3 ideas [See all 89 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/benmillerdesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: Wonderful, who makes the steel tiles, door? Thank you** *(in Photo Questions)* A: the steel panels and door were custom made by a local steel fabricator **Q: Love your work. What cladding did you use for the second floor?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It is painted redwood. Our original vision was to have the Pavilion's materials match those on the existing Bungalow. It was so beautiful when it was first installed, we had a hard time convincing ourselves to paint it. But we stuck with our vision and it ties in nicely with the Bungalow despite being much more modern. **Q: Love the stain color! Could you share it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: sorry, I can't remember... I'll ask the contractor **Q: Do you know the stain color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: sorry, I can't remember... I'll ask the contractor **Q: Do you know the stain color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: sorry, I can't remember... I'll ask the contractor **Q: Was the fireplace custom design/built or where can I find one similar?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: it was a custom design --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-27.*